Date:         Sun, 19 Mar 2000 22:48:00 EST
Reply-To:     Merrag@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Raul Cisneros <Merrag@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Demise of free air
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In a message dated 3/19/00 3:47:30 PM, dmc@CYBURBAN.COM writes:

<< Here in New York, the last gas station I knew of that had free air
converted to a machine a short time ago. The machines are a real pain.
They need two quarters and give just enough air time to do 2 tires, >>

Yes, I hate that about Service Stations, I mean, gas stations nowadays. 
What's worse is that these buzzing quarter hungry diaphragm compressors don't 
filter out water from the air, like most of the air hoses that you can use 
for free. The same compressor usually feeds the free air and is also used for 
the garage mechanics-and because they really don't want to foul their gold 
plated Snap-on air ratchet, they have a water trap that they empty regularly. 
Imagine what a coin op compressor by the sea shore, sucking in salty air and 
moisture will do for you steel or alloy rims?

Raśl Cisneros
Nyack, NY
87 Syncro Westy
86 Syncro GL
97 Subaru Outback